FujiFilm S1800 vs Kodak Z980
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Kodak Z980 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
- Launched February 2010
- Alternative Name is FinePix S1880
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 445g - 124 x 91 x 105mm
- Revealed January 2009

FujiFilm S1800 vs Kodak Z980 Overview
Below, we will be analyzing the FujiFilm S1800 and Kodak Z980, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Kodak. The resolution of the S1800 (12MP) and the Z980 (12MP) is relatively similar and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The S1800 was manufactured 14 months later than the Z980 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Kodak Z980 being a Compact camera.
Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the S1800 matches up against the Z980 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Kodak Z980 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix S1800 and Kodak EasyShare Z980. The entire galleries are available at FujiFilm S1800 Gallery and Kodak Z980 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Kodak Z980
S1800 | Z980 | |||
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Revealed | February 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 14 months |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 201k | Clearer screen (+29k dot) |
Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the FujiFilm S1800
Z980 | S1800 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing |
Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Kodak Z980
S1800 | Z980 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
FujiFilm S1800 vs Kodak Z980 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S1800 offers outside dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Kodak Z980 has sizing of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).
Examine the FujiFilm S1800 and Kodak Z980 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the S1800 and the Z980.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1800 and Z980 is 78 and 68 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Kodak Z980 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over technical specs. The photograph here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1800 and Z980.
As you can tell, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP so you should expect similar quality of photos however you might want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher S1800 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

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FujiFilm S1800 vs Kodak Z980 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 | Kodak EasyShare Z980 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Kodak |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix S1800 | Kodak EasyShare Z980 |
Also referred to as | FinePix S1880 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2010-02-02 | 2009-01-05 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | 26-624mm (24.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 201 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | 99% | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 16s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.40 m | 6.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 337g (0.74 lb) | 445g (0.98 lb) |
Dimensions | 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") | 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | 4 x AA | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $180 | $249 |